Belgium, France. An Order of Leopold, Knight and an Order of the Black Star, Knight Hold increased responsibility associated with multi-engine

increased responsibility associated with multi-engine aircraft

All three badges with dark blue fabric residue on the reverse from previous board mounting

1862 – June 6

Footnote: Private George Adams was a member of the York & Simcoe Provisional Battalion and was from Bradford

case fine condition

Belgium, France. An Order of Leopold, Knight and an Order of the Black Star, Knight Hold increased responsibility associated with multi-engineAn Order of Leopold, Knight, Civil Division, in silver, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, oak and laurel leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, obverse medallion featuring a lion on a black enamel field encircled by a red enamel ring inscribed L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE, reverse medallion presenting the monogram of King Leopold, suspended from a surmounting crown, and original ribbon, measures 39. 5mm (w) x 64. 7mm (h), damage to obverse